How to Work With an Ex

Kristen Stewart swears she and ex boyfriend Robert Pattinson will be "fine" while promoting Breaking Dawn—Part 2, but, um, easier said than done. Have to work with your ex? Check out this advice from career expert Nicole Williams, LinkedIn's connection director and author of Girl on Top.

Talk It Out

Talk It Out

Yeah, it's probably the last thing you want to do, but talking to your ex about how you can work side-by-side shows that you're mature and professional. If it was a horrible breakup, you might also want to talk about whether you can switch projects so you can avoid each other for a while. Having a plan takes some of the awkwardness out of it (instead of just pretending he doesn't exist).

Keep a Lid on It

Keep a Lid on It

If your coworkers didn't know that you and your ex were dating, they def don't need to know that you split. And if they knew about it, keep the news of your split simple. Just say, "We broke up" and leave it at that. Giving details can just create drama.